Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
San Antonio, Texas
Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - ICU (Travel)

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Unit: SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit)
Shift: 7A-7:30P / 7P-7:30A (Rotating weekends)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide high-quality patient care in a busy SICU unit.
• Must be able to float to other units as per facility policy.
• Documentation system used: Meditech.
• Strict adherence to shift start times (clock-in by 6:38 am/pm; after 6:45 considered tardy).
• Full 30-minute lunch break required.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Texas RN license (temporary licenses NOT accepted).
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years ICU experience (higher of 2 years stated in description vs 1 year elsewhere).
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Strong critical thinking skills required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in MICU & MSICU settings.
• Exposure to IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) and CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy).
• Experience with Meditech documentation system preferred.

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Chest tubes, tracheostomies, GI scopes
• Intubations, central lines, arterial lines
• NG tubes, Foley catheters, dressing changes

Dress Code & Appearance

• Scrubs: Navy scrub top and pants; navy or white scrub jacket.
• Nails: Clean and healthy.
• Hair: Neat, clean, no extreme styles or colors.
• Facial hair: Clean and neatly trimmed.
• Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible; exceptions handled individually.
• Piercings: Only ear piercings allowed; all other visible piercings prohibited.

Additional Notes

• No call requirements.
• Floating to other units is mandatory.
• Attendance and punctuality policies strictly enforced.

Summary

This travel RN ICU position in San Antonio requires a minimum of 2-3 years ICU experience, active Texas RN licensure, and certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke. The role involves rotating shifts with no call, floating to other units, and working in a fast-paced SICU environment with a variety of critical care procedures.